Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney

WORLD SERIES PREVIEW COMING THURSDAY (10/22) NEW EPISODE AFTER EVERY WORLD SERIES GAME Jesse Rogers is at Tropicana Field, chatting with Buster after the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS, advancing to the World Series. They discuss Junior Caminero’s moment, Yandy Diaz’s leadership, another appearance from Fastball Freddy Peralta, keys to a Rays-Milwaukee Brewers World Series, and what to make of the New York Yankees’ announcement that Aaron Boone is returning. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:20 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, advance to World Series 6:07 Jesse Rogers joins from The Trop 7:43 Junior Caminero’s moment 8:38 Yandy Diaz’s coup de grâce 9:26 Freddy Peralta wins ALCS MVP 10:46 Key moment: Richie Palacios at-bat 11:56 Chandler Simpson creates chaos 13:17 Cleveland Guardians’ season is over 15:36 Keys to Rays-Brewers World Series 19:18 Will Freddy Peralta pitch in Milwaukee? 21:11 Aaron Boone back as New York Yankees manager 22:11 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Pérez is wheeling his one-man clown car around Progressive Field when joining Buster Olney to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 5 of the ALCS. They discuss how Drew Rasmussen controlled the strike zone with three different fastballs, Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda stepping up, Junior Caminero looking eager and overwhelmed, Taylor Walls’ defense, if baseball will be played in Cleveland again in 2026, whether the week off for the Milwaukee Brewers will help or hurt them before the World Series, and the conversations that will be had between Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, lead ALCS 3-2 4:16 Eduardo Pérez joins 4:30 Drew Rasmussen dominates 7:30 Rasmussen’s three effective fastballs 10:34 Top of the Rays lineup 12:44 Junior Caminero 15:03 Taylor Walls’ defensive inspiration  18:43 Guardians ALCS Game 6 outlook 20:14 Brewers are off for almost a week 22:03 Could Shohei Ohtani move to the bullpen? 24:31 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Vassegh and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS to punch their ticket to the World Series. The guys discuss the Brewers thoroughly drumming the Dodgers, Milwaukee’s vicious bullpen, a tough offseason awaiting Los Angeles. Then, Eduardo Pérez is one man clown car on the streets of Cleveland as he meets Guardians fan who has a message for Buster. Plus, he talks about the Guardians taking a 2-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALCS after a 3-1 Game 3 victory. Petey Halpin’s big home run and bat flip, Gavin Williams with another stellar start, potential bad weather for Game 4, pressure on the Rays, and José Ramírez’s confidence. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 0:00 Welcome 0:47 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers, advance to World Series 4:32 Recap: Guardians beat Rays, lead ALCS 2-1 6:11 David Vassegh joins 6:37 Dodgers dynasty is over 7:54 Buster: They got their a** kicked 8:55 Dodgers emotionally, physically drained 10:29 Brewers bullpen is vicious 11:47 Tough offseason decisions await 13:52 Questions facing Shohei Ohtani 17:05 Labor talks loom 18:30 Will Tarik Skubal stay in L.A.? 19:09 Eduardo Pérez is a one man clown car 20:08 Petey Halpin’s big home run  21:23 Pete Halpin’s bat flip 22:24 Gavin Williams doesn’t mess around 23:52 Guardians bullpen is a force 25:00 Potential bad weather for Game 4 26:02 ALCS Game 4 preview 26:59 Pressure is on the Rays 28:18 José Ramírez’s confidence 32:01 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 3-0 NLCS lead. They discuss Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hitting back-to-back home runs off Blake Snell, Jackson Chourio’s first pitch jack, if Dave Roberts made the right move keeping Snell in the game, and whether the Dodgers are more banged up than we think. Then, Eric Hosmer stops by to talk about Shohei Ohtani avoiding the bench, the Guardians-Rays ALCS shifting to Cleveland and moving up first pitch due to weather, and the postseason grind as a player. 0:00 Welcome 0:25 NLCS Game 3 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 4:20 David Schoenfield joins 4:35 Brewers a win away from World Series 6:30 Jake Bauers cementing legacy 8:06 Jackson Chourio’s star keeps rising 10:17 Did Blake Snell stay in too long? 12:55 Brewers defense shines 14:07 Robert Gasser is precise 14:53 Dodgers more banged up than we think? 17:49 Eric Hosmer joins 20:15 Shohei Ohtani stays in lineup 24:34 ALCS Game 3 Preview: Guardians-Rays 30:30 Postseason grind as a player 33:11 Dealing with outside influences  36:38 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers and Buster Olney are in the Tropicana Field press box following the Tampa Bay Rays’ 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians to tie the ALCS at 1-1. They get into Freddy Peralta throwing heat all night, José Ramírez’s critical defensive error, and if weather will impact ALCS Game 3 in Cleveland. Then, future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols stops by to talk about what he’s seeing in Shohei Ohtani during his postseason struggles, if this is the Brewers’ breakthrough year, and Junior Caminero. 0:00 Welcome 0:44 Shohei Ohtani will play in NLCS Game 3 1:58 Recap: Rays beat Guardians, tie ALCS 1-1 3:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop 3:54 Fastball Freddy Peralta 7:36 José Ramírez’s critical mistake 10:33 How to describe José Ramírez’s walk? 12:08 Possible bad weather in Cleveland? 14:11 Albert Pujols joins 16:48 What Pujols sees in Ohtani’s injury  25:00 Is this the Brewers’ breakthrough year? 28:25 José Ramírez’s swagger 33:02 ALCS prediction 34:09 Chip on Junior Caminero’s shoulder EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney chat after the Milwaukee Brewers’ 7-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers to take a 2-0 series lead in the NLCS. They discuss the Brewers’ bullpen dominating, knocking Yoshinobu Yamamoto out of the game early, William Contreras coming up big, and if they would bench Shohei Ohtani. Then, Buster and Jesse Rogers are in The Trop press box following the Cleveland Guardians’ surprising 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays to take a 1-0 series lead in the ALCS. They get into José Ramírez’s continuing tear, the Guardians finding a home run ball, Cleveland’s trade deadline acquisitions making an impact, and whether ALCS Game 2 is a must-win for the Rays. 0:00 Welcome 0:24 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 4:30 Recap: Guardians beat Rays 5:54 Tim Kurkjian joins 6:20 Brewers take 2-0 NLCS lead 7:10 Milwaukee bullpen is nails 10:32 Jake Bauers’ 12 pitch AB vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto 15:03 William Contreras comes up big 15:44 Kurkjian thinks it can still go 7 games 17:35 Would you bench Shohei Ohtani? 20:36 Jesse Rogers & Buster at The Trop 21:02 Guardians surprise Rays, take 1-0 ALCS lead 22:48 José Ramírez continues tear 23:49 Cleveland’s bullpen, diversifying offense 26:00 ALCS Game 2 preview: Parker Messick vs. Freddy Peralta 27:25 Guardians’ trade deadline additions 28:22 Junior Caminero OK after collision 29:46 Must win for the Rays? EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster Olney convene following the Milwaukee Brewers taking a 1-0 lead in the NLDS after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1. They discuss Brice Turang’s early home run, a mediocre day from Jacob Misiorowski, the Dodgers failing to hit with runners in scoring position, the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland lining up its pitching, and Junior Caminero being the key to the whole series. Then, Paul “Hembo” Hembekides stops by to talk about the Guardians taking down the Chicago White Sox in Game 5 of the ALDS, José Ramírez powering the Guardians, the Rays’ home field advantage, and ALCS and NLCS predictions. 0:00 Welcome 0:31 Recap: Brewers beat Dodgers 2-1 3:29 David Schoenfield joins the show 3:41 Brewers 1-0 lead over Dodgers 4:30 Brice Turang’s early home run 5:20 Jacob Misiorowski’s mediocre day 7:05 Brewers depth shined 10:33 Dodgers offensive struggles 14:47 Tampa Bay Rays-Cleveland Guardians ALCS preview 16:55 Guardians lining up pitching 19:29 Ties between Rays-Guardians 20:41 Junior Caminero is the ALCS key player 21:53 Hembo joins 22:33 Guardians defeat White Sox in ALDS 25:26 Rays are well-rested for Guardians 27:00 José Ramírez powered Guardians 28:20 Rays home field advantage  30:47 Brewers-Dodgers are best teams in baseball 33:51 Brewers-Dodgers predictions EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers joins Buster Olney from Rate Park following the Cleveland Guardians’ Game 4 win over the Chicago White Sox, forcing Game 5 in the ALDS. The guys discuss the 15 combined pitchers used in Game 4, another huge night from José Ramírez, and the White Sox on the ropes after starting the series 2-0. Then, Alden Gonzalez stops by after watching Brewers-Padres in San Diego. They talk about the Padres falling short again, the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, what’s next for the New York Yankees, and the radical changes proposed by MLB as labor discussions continue with the players. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:29 Guardians beat White Sox, force ALDS Game 5 4:07 Jesse Rogers joins 4:37 Guardians come back 0-2 5:20 15 combined pitchers used 7:02 18th and final game between these teams 9:00 White Sox will need pitching answers 10:00 José Ramírez with another huge night 11:01 White Sox now on the ropes 12:03 Winner advances to play Rays in ALCS 13:08 Alden Gonzalez joins 13:26 Brewers beat Padres in tight NLDS 15:10 Padres fall short again 20:41 Dodgers-Brewers NLCS preview 26:27 Yankees swept by Rays, what’s next for New York? 31:09 MLB proposes 154-game regular season 36:19 Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game 38:53 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jessica Mendoza joins Buster Olney following the Los Angeles Dodgers eliminating the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS. They discuss Andy Pages’ critical hit, the Dodger bullpen passing its first test, the potential NLCS starting rotation, Shohei Ohtani’s struggles, and the Braves’ 2026 season. Then, Jesse Rogers joins from Rate Field to talk about the Cleveland Guardians beating the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS. They get into the atmosphere at the ballpark, José Ramírez tearing it up, Jo Adell sparking the team, and a lookahead to Game 4. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.  0:00 Welcome 0:33 Brewers advance to NLCS 1:02 Dodgers advance to NLCS 1:58 Rays advance to ALCS 4:47 Guardians force ALDS Game 4 5:30 Jessica Mendoza joins 5:48 Dodgers defeat Braves in NLDS 6:35 Andy Pages pivotal hit 8:05 Dodgers bullpen looked good 9:08 Yoshinobu Yamamoto ultimate foxhole guy 10:44 Potential Dodgers NLCS rotation 12:26 Shohei Ohtani struggles 13:14 Successful season for the Braves? 14:15 Jesse Rogers joins 14:52 Guardians beat White Sox 16:02 Tough day for White Sox bullpen 17:13 José Ramírez tore it up 18:22 Jo Adell sparked the Guardians rally 19:58 Cade Smith pitches two innings 21:46 Guardians-White Sox ALDS Game 4 preview 17:58 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Vassegh and Buster Olney discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers securing a 2-1 NLDS lead over the Atlanta Braves, October Kiké Hernández’s magic t-shirt, why Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the most trustworthy player on the Dodger roster, Freddie Freeman’s postseason return to Atlanta, Shohei Ohtani not looking right, and the pressure on Ronald Acuña Jr. Then, White Sox GM Chris Getz stops by to talk about leaning on the bullpen, manager Will Venable thriving, and the sensational Munetaka Murakami. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:26 Padres beat Brewers 4-3 3:14 Dodgers beat Braves, 3-1 5:23 David Vassegh joins 5:40 Kiké Hernández’s magic t-shirt 9:52 Origins of October Kiké 11:56 Yoshinobu Yamamoto in command 14:21 Freddie Freeman’s postseason return to Atlanta 15:30 Shohei Ohtani doesn’t look right 19:04 Pressure on Ronald Acuńa Jr. 20:47 White Sox GM Chris Getz joins 22:47 Leaning on the bullpen 24:49 Non-existent starting pitching 27:47 Will Venable thriving 30:18 Who is the unofficial mascot? 33:03 Munetaka Murakami is a sensation 36:34 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian joins Buster Olney from Tropicana Field to discuss the Tampa Bay Rays taking advantage of a disastrous defensive performance from the New York Yankees to secure a 2-0 series lead in the ALDS. Then, the guys get into the Chicago White Sox’s fourth straight win and a 2-0 series lead against the Cleveland Guardians. Later, Jesse Rogers stops by to talk about Jackson Chourio’s walk-off hit against the San Diego Padres, the Milwaukee Brewers roughing up Mason Miller, if the Padres can get back into the NLDS, if the Los Angeles Dodgers will win another postseason game, the Atlanta Braves starting Chris Sale against Yoshinobu Yamato, and Shohei Ohtani not playing at 100%. 0:00 Welcome 0:47 White Sox-Guardians recap 1:43 Rays-Yankees recap 4:52 Tim Kurkjian joins the show 5:10 Rays beat Yankees 5-2 6:30 Yankees' defensive issues 8:54 Yankees game 3 adjustments 11:29 Max Fried to start 12:07 White Sox beat Guardians 4-3 15:45 Jesse Rogers joins the show 16:00 Brewers on the verge of NLCS 16:30 Jackson Chourio’s walk-off 18:14 Mason Miller roughed up 22:05 Can the Padres get back in the NLDS? 24:10 Braves-Dodgers Game 3 24:30 Will the Dodgers win another playoff game? 25:41White Sox winning with regular starting rotation 26:49 Shohei Ohtani not 100% EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Schoenfield and Buster Olney discuss a dramatic weekend in Milwaukee as the Brewers take a 2-0 series lead in the NLDS against the San Diego Padres after a Jackson Chourio walk-off and a Ty France home run that should’ve been. Plus, the Atlanta Braves bullpen game gamble pays off as they tie the series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the White Sox are in a good spot against the Cleveland Guardians after taking a 1-0 lead in the ALDS, and which playoff team has the best home field advantage. Then, YES Network’s Michael Kay looks back on the Tampa Bay Rays’ Game 1 win over the New York Yankees, and ahead to Cam Schlittler taking the ball in Game 2. 0:00 Welcome 0:38 Brewers walk-off Padres, lead 2-0 4:02 David Schoenfield joins 4:33 Gary Sanchez set up Jackson Chourio 8:33 Ty France hits the roof, Padres robbed? 12:10 Braves beat Dodgers, tie series 1-1 16:53 Michael Harris II comes up big 18:32 White Sox lead Guardians 1-0 19:35 Best home field advantage in the playoffs? 24:55 Michael Kay joins 25:13 Rays beat Yankees, lead 1-0 25:33 Drew Rasmussen dominates 28:11 Aaron Judge left off ALDS roster 31:01 Cam Schlittler to start Game 2 32:51 No surprise the Rays are this good 34:59 Young players producing for Yankees EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster Olney discuss the fallout from the Philadelphia Phillies losing to the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card, including who will manage the team in 2027, if their window is closed, and whether Trea Turner should change positions. Then, the guys answer defining questions and identify the defining players in all four NLDS and ALDS series.  0:00 Welcome 0:46 Paul “Hembo” Hembekides joins 2:38 Is the Phillies window closed? 5:04 Should Trea Turner be moved to the OF? 6:48 NLDS & ALDS defining players, questions 7:18 Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox 11:02 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves 15:25 Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees 19:23 Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster Olney discuss the Atlanta Braves defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card to advance to the NLDS, if the Phillies’ window is closing, how the Braves will manage their pitching staff against the Los Angeles Dodgers, why Brewers-Padres may prove to be the most exciting divisional series, the Guardians and White Sox going at it in the ALDS, who has the advantage in Yankees-Rays, and what the heck happened to the Red Sox after their mid-season turnaround. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. 0:00 Welcome 0:17 Tim Kurkjian joins 1:19 Braves beat Phillies, advance to NLDS 2:04 Ray Kerr October hero 3:59 Phillies start Aaron Nola 6:03 Michael Harris II’s big home run 7:23 Chris Sale closes the game 8:31 Who will manage the Phillies in 2027? 10:19 Phillies window closing? 13:13 NLDS preview: Braves-Dodgers 18:15 NLDS preview: Brewers-Padres 20:01 ALDS preview: White Sox-Guardians 21:34 ALDS preview: Yankees-Rays 28:00 What happened to the Red Sox? 30:16 Numbers Game with Sarah Langs EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time World Series champion David Ross joins Buster Olney to discuss the MLB playoffs, including the San Diego Padres pouring it on the Chicago Cubs to make the NLDS, the Chicago White Sox advancing to the ALDS, and Houston Astros players complaining about being booed at home. Then, Kevin Negandhi stops by after a thrilling Philadelphia Phillies extra-innings win against the Atlanta Braves to set up a dramatic Game 3 in the Wild Card round. Later, Eduardo Pérez is in the Bronx following the New York Yankees blowing out the Boston Red Sox to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. 0:00 Welcome 0:50 David Ross joins 1:16 Padres beat Cubs, advance to NLDS 6:25 White Sox beat Astros, advance to ALDS 9:38 Astros plays complain after being booed 13:14 Kevin Negandhi joins 13:58 Phillies beat Braves, will play Game 3 22:28 Eduardo Pérez joins 22:56 Yankees beat Red Sox, advance to ALDS EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Conners and Buster Olney convene in Bristol following the first night of the MLB postseason to recap the first four games of the wild card round. They start with Michael King and the San Diego Padres blowing out the Chicago Cubs. Then, Buster talks to Kiley McDaniel in Atlanta about the Philadelphia Phillies’ decision to throw Jhoan Duran for two innings and Austin Riley’s home run that won the game for the Braves. Next, Buster and Kevin get into the New York Yankees taking down the Boston Red Sox behind Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice. Later, the Chicago White Sox use the power of Pope Leo and Grant Taylor to defeat the Houston Astros on the road. Finally, they make their Game 2 predictions. 0:00 Welcome 0:05 Kevin Conners joins 1:05 Padres beat Cubs 8-0 3:16 Cubs lack swing-and-miss 4:40 Game 1 winners dominate these series 6:27 Kiley McDaniel joins 6:38 Braves beat Phillies 5-3 6:51 Phillies throw Jhoan Duran for two innings 9:03 Austin Riley’s HR seals victory 11:03 Missed opportunity for Phillies 15:16 Yankees beat Red Sox 9-0 20:30 Aaron Judge left off Yankee roster 23:38 Red Sox injury issues 23:56 White Sox beat Houston 6-3 28:12 Pope Leo sends White Sox a letter 29:02 Game 2 predictions EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jesse Rogers and David Schoenfield join Buster Olney following the end of the MLB regular season to preview the Wild Card round. They predict all four series: Phillies at Braves, White Sox at Astros, Cubs at Padres, and Red Sox at Yankees. Plus, they discuss their picks for Cy Young, MVP, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year. They also talk about Justin Verlander retiring, and if we’ve seen the last of Max Scherzer. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 0:30 MLB Wild Card Matchups are set 4:17 David Schoenfield & Jesse Rogers join 5:16 Justin Verlander retires. Max Scherzer’s last start, too? 9:38 Verlander’s emotional moment with his daughter 10:31 Wild Card Preview: Phillies at Braves 16:06 Wild Card Preview: White Sox at Astros 17:52 Wild Card Preview: Cubs at Padres 20:00 Wild Card Preview: Red Sox at Yankees 24:34 Cy Young predictions 25:39 MVP predictions 27:37 Rookie of the Year predictions 28:59 Manger of the Year predictions 34:29 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong joining the 40-40 club and why he must be the unanimous NL MVP, four legendary broadcasters that are retiring after this season, the injury discord between the Yankees’ Aaron Judge and Aaron Boone, the Red Sox’s lights out bullpen, the White Sox making the MLB postseason after three-straight 100-loss seasons, and the Padres turning it on in the second half. Then, Eduardo Pérez stops by to talk about what he thinks will transpire between the Red Sox and Yankees in the Wild Card round, the home field advantage for the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Dodgers finding their way back in September. Next, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Adam Ottavino sits down with Boston’s Payton Tolle and Cleveland’s Parker Messick on the field at Fenway Park. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 4:53 Tim Kurkjian joins 6:08 Legendary broadcasters retiring 13:32 Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong joins 40-40 club 16:22 Yankees Aaron Judge-Aaron Boone discord 20:03 Red Sox bullpen 21:49 White Sox clinch MLB playoffs 23:29 Padres turnaround 25:57 Eduardo Pérez joins 27:36 Yankees-Red Sox predictions 35:16 Rays home field advantage  37:43 Padres hottest team in baseball 38:41 Dodgers have a good September  42:58 Mets hire Andy Green 46:59 The Numbers Game with Sarah Langs 48:06 Adam Ottavino with Payton Tolle & Parker Messick 58:30 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul “Hembo” Hembekides and Buster discuss Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman reaching out to Buster for help with his facial injury. Then, the guys get into the Mets hiring Andy Green as manager, Hembo’s cautious optimism on Edwin Díaz and Garrett Crochet’s returns, how the Rays turned Freddy Peralta around, Steven Kwan’s resurgence, the Mariners’ disappointing season and what wins in October. Later, Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow stops by to talk about his final week calling games before calling it a career after 36 seasons, Duane Kuiper’s cancer diagnosis, and when Kruk and Kuip will make their last appearance in the booth together. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. 0:00 Welcome 4:31 Hembo joins 5:23 Alex Bregman calls Buster for help 8:47 Mets hire Andy Green as manager 12:18 Did Edwin Díaz figure it out? 13:42 Red Sox Garrett Crochet nearing return 15:30 Rays fixed Freddy Peralta 17:56 Steven Kwan’s resurgence 19:55 Mariners disaster season 23:24 Postseason success X-Factor 29:43 Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow 50:46 Bleacher Tweets EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS Follow The Baseball Tonight Podcast on… YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHeL6O-A-ASmSMwbSCFvPKEq1Cslo_lrw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5FG6xCcd338SgZjZ9urHRI Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-tonight-with-buster-olney/id137699414 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final week of the regular season is here! Buster gives us everything at play in these final few days as several Playoff spots are still up for grabs in the AL Central and AL West. David Schoenfield then joins the show to break down the Guardians/White Sox race: he states why Cleveland can make some big noise in the postseason and analyzes the crumbling White Sox pitching staff. They then take a look at the Rays dominance, Aaron Judge's latest IL stint and what it means for the Yankees, the Padres September surge, the AL West race, and the Dodgers return to dominance. 0:00 Latest news: Bregman hit with foul ball, Padres roll 4:20 Playoff outlook, where we stand with 1 week left 7:04 Guardians-White Sox AL Central race 15:46 Rays playoff forecast 17:03 Aaron Judge back on the IL, will he play again this year? 23:08 Rays home dominance 24:23 Padres are hottest team in baseball 26:37 AL West race coming down to the wire between Rangers and Astros 27:46 Dodgers are back on track 28:52 Bleacher Tweets, why owners don't want Brewers/Rays World Series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices